- Use neutral color tiles. White, cream, light grays or blues will make the space feel bright and open. Lighter tile colors will reflect either natural light from a window or the light coming from the bathroom fixtures.
- Use white (or a light color) grout. A neutral colored tile with white grout will help the tile blend into the space. Choosing white on white may mean the tile will not be the focal point in the bathroom, but in a small space that is not necessarily a bad thing. It can help the small bathroom feel open and clean. Many will agree, nothing feels and looks cleaner then the color white and that is why we see that color palate in so many spaces
- Go diagonal. Having the tile laid in a diagonal pattern can trick us into thinking the space is larger and longer than it really is.
- Use larger or medium sized tiles. Our tendency is to think, if the space is small then the tiles should be small. However, using a larger tile will again trick us into thinking and feeling that the space is bigger than it actually is.
- Tile the walls. Using the same tile on the walls as the floor will create a nice flow and bring the eye upward. However, there is nothing wrong with mixing and matching the floor tile with the wall tile. Having a contrast can be more visually appealing and with the right tile choice the bathroom will feel open. Please make sure whatever tile you choose will work with the surface you are putting it on.
- Use the same tiles on the floor as the shower. This will create a seamless and cohesive look. It will elongate the bathroom and once again, help the small bathroom feel much larger than it really is.
Turn Your Bathroom Into A Spa
In your hectic life, do you often daydream of getting away to a restful spa retreat? In today’s busy world, a trip like that may be few and far between. How about making your own private spa retreat at home? Turn your bathroom into a spa for a respite of welcome relief. Here are a few ideas to make that possible. Nature is calming. Bring in natural elements in your decor. Something as simple as a couple of plants would work. If you do not have a green thumb, faux plants will also have a calming effect. White towels. Fluffy white towels are a quintessential spa element. Choose a good quality cotton or bamboo material for their durability. If you have open shelving, fold or roll a few on a shelf for aesthetic purposes. Upgrade your bathroom fixtures. Particularly your shower head. A modern rain shower head or a massage sprayer would give you a more luxurious shower experience. Calming colors. Science has proved that colors affect our moods. Create a peaceful color palette using nature inspired colors. Shades of green or blue, or even more earthy tones like tan or ivory. Upgrade your toiletries. Display your toiletries and other bath accessories in the colors you chose. Perhaps invest in glass containers to store essentials like cotton swabs and cotton balls. Arrange these items, along with a natural sponge or two, in a visually stimulating way. Calming scents. Fragrance is also proven to affect our moods. Incorporate calming scents in your bathroom. A few ways to do this is through an essential oil diffuser, candles, incense or lotions. Walking into your bathroom infused with a calming scent will immediately transport you to a relaxing state of mind. Our lives are busy and we often get run down. Transforming your bathroom into a spa would give you the refreshment you need to reinvigorate you for the next day. Try adding some of these elements to turn your bathroom into a spa.
Bill
July 21, 2022
